Tina M. Villella

Tina M. Villella, age 48 of Massillon, passed away July 13th, 2010 following a sudden illness of cancer. Tina was born March 29th, 1962 in Canton to Augie and Linda (Starr) Villella. She was a 1980 graduate of Jackson High School. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Massillon and the MOVE Van Club. Tina had an outgoing personality, loving and accepting of all. Many were honored to call Tina their friend. Tina's fierce loyalty to her friends is apparent in that her friends became part of her family. Few can compare to Tina's absolute devotion to them. Tina was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Ralph with whom she shared a bond stronger then life itself and on this day joined him. Tina also enjoyed fishing and any activity that surrounded her with friends. Tina is survived by her mother, Linda Hoffman of Jackson Twp; her father, Augie (Johanna) Villella; a sister, Carol (David) Addington and a brother, Dan Villella all of Canton. She leaves a niece and two nephews: Stephanie, Jarrod, Joey and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Tina’s friends are invited to call 6-8PM Friday at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. They are also invited to share their memories and celebrate her life Saturday from 9AM until the service at 10AM at the funeral home. The Rev. Wade Branard will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Messages of support and sympathy can be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com. In lieu of flowers please a make a donation to The American Cancer Society.